• Permanent Part-time role, based in Camberwell
• Provide meaningful care and support to our clients  
• Support quality of life and be supported by a great team

The position

As a Disability Support Worker at VMCH, you’ll provide high standards of care to our clients supporting activities of daily life while supporting individual choices and preferences.

You will help people with disabilities build independence, pursue their goals and have a voice in the decisions that shape their lives.

Working within Supported Accommodation, Disability Services, you’ll provide personalised care and support in shared supported accommodation, guided by each person’s needs, choices and Person-Centred Plan.

This is a permanent part-time role, Involving rostered shifts, which may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, sleepovers.    A copy of the roster will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

About you

You’re passionate about person-centred services and respect the rights, choices and cultural backgrounds of the people you support.

You bring:

• Relevant disability-sector experience and knowledge.
• Certificate IV Disability or similar required
• Encourage choice, decision-making, community participation and meaningful relationships.
• Help develop, implement and review person-centered care and Behaviour support plans.
• Support people with daily living, personal care and manual handling, using appropriate aids where required.
• Communicate with clients, families and colleagues, and maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Work independently and collaboratively, participate in training and contribute to safe, high-quality services.
• A current Victorian driver’s license, current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and current, valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork and administration skills.
• An accredited medication administration unit, qualification is highly desirable.

What’s possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.

More about us

At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive.
 
For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection. Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives.
 
Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them.
 
Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms. 

Please note successful applicants to this position will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and the necessary screening checks. Kindly note we do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from Recruitment Agencies.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

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